THE ongoing summer heat is already causing physical problems like heatstroke. Heatstroke has turned out to be highly prevalent across the country, affecting thousands of people, especially the children, day-labourers, rickshaw-pullers, and the elderly people.
Heat stroke is the most serious form of injury and requires a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke also known as sunstroke, he or she will need immediate medical attention. This most serious form of heat injury can occur if your body temperature rises to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) or higher. Heatstroke requires emergency treatment.
It is true that there are controversies around the issue nowadays, and every nation is wondering about how to tackle this. In my opinion, both government and people have to contribute to solve the problem or at least keep it to the minimum by learning the First Aid for heat strokes. Any delay seeking medical help can be fatal. While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, first aid should be started. Move the person to an air-conditioned environment or at least a cool, shady area and remove any redundant clothing. If possible, take the person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it down to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. (If no thermometers are available, do not hesitate to initiate first aid.)
Md. Rafi Islam Nawshad
East West University
Dhaka
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- Friday, 22 November 2024 |
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